Takanawa Gateway City to be Completed in 2025

Developed by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Takanawa Gateway City is a large-scale urban development project in Tokyo, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025. Located in front of Takanawa Gateway Station, the complex will includes four high-rise towers which includes two commercial towers, one of 29 floors and another of 30 floors. Additionally, there is a 31-story office tower that stands at 166 meters and a 44-story apartment building that stands at 172 meters.

Takanawa Gateway – Your Ultra-Convenient Access to Tokyo’s Metropolitan District

The Takanawa Gateway Station was built with the purpose of welcoming both local and international visitors, serving as a gateway to Tokyo and Shinagawa (品川). It is conveniently serviced by the Yamanote Line, which encircles central Tokyo, and the Keihin-Tōhoku Line, which runs from Saitama through Tokyo to Yokohama. The station is located on the Tokaido Main Line and falls within the fare zone of both the Yamanote Line (東京山手線内) and the Tokyo Metropolitan District (東京都区内), providing ultra-convenient access throughout Tokyo.

The project aims to create a town that functions as a hub for international exchange, inspiring the emergence of new cultures and attracting global businesses, aligning with this theme.

A Collaboration of Elite Designers for Unmatched Elegance

The Takanawa Gateway City development features a variety of different facilities, including luxury residential units, a high-end shopping complex, a state-of-the-art hospital, the JW Marriott hotel, the Tokyo International School, and Congres Convention Center. These facilities are designed to provide a high-quality living experience for residents and visitors, while also contributing to the ongoing growth and development of Tokyo as a global city. The development features a lineup of famous designers, who have lent their expertise to create an exceptional experience.

• Lighting design by Sirius Lighting Office (Past projects include Tokyo Sky Tree and Toranomon Hills Residential Tower)
• Hotel interior design by Yabu Pushelberg, with a focus on Zen-inspired elegance. (Past projects include London EDITION 2013, La Samaritaine 2021)
• Residential interior design by HBA Corporation, incorporating the concept of “Wind and Sails” to create a luxurious living experience. (Past projects include (The Ritz Carlton Macau, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo)
• Exterior design and entrance interior design by Pickard Chilton, aimed at creating a symbolic identity, human-scale space, and a quality space that harmonizes with the coastline design. (Past projects include Tokyo Midtown Haesu and River Point Chicago)
• Exterior design by Kengo Kuma (Past projects include V&A Dundee, Takanawa Gateway Station and Japan National Stadium)

Takanawa Gateway City combines the history and innovation to create a modern and functional urban environment. The development will serves as a model for future urban development projects in Tokyo and beyond, while also paying tribute to its rich history and cultural heritage. With its commitment to both modernity and nature, this development is sure to raise Tokyo’s standard of living and will elevate the standards of Tokyo by adding a world-class structure of superior quality.

Source: The East Japan Railway Company (JR East)